Recently, Henley & Partners released the "2022 Global Residency Program Index" list. The Portuguese Golden Visa Program has beaten many similar residency programs around the world and won the first place for two consecutive years!
The list is scored from ten aspects: reputation, quality of life, taxation, visa-free/visa-on-arrival, processing time, compliance, investment requirements, total cost, naturalization time, and naturalization requirements, and finally the index and ranking are obtained. It can provide an objective reference for your choice of identity planning and overseas settlement countries.
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2022 Global Residency Program Index Top 10
? Portugal
? Austria, Italy
? Switzerland
? Greece
? Malta
? Jersey, Singapore
? Australia
? New Zealand, Spain
? Canada, Cyprus, Ireland
? Dubai, Latvia, United States
In this ranking, European countries occupy the top seven places in the Global Residency Program Index. Among them, the Portuguese Golden Visa Program came out on top with a score of 75 out of 100.
Greece and Malta also top the list, ranking fourth and fifth in the world, respectively, surpassing traditional immigration countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Singapore, which is favored by Chinese, is the only Asian country on the list, ranking sixth in the world.
On March 9, the European Parliament approved a report urging the EU to ban the golden passport scheme by 2025 and implement a stricter regulatory regime for golden visas, including stricter vetting of applicants.
In the future, the golden visa programs of European countries will surely develop in a stricter and more standardized direction. Investors are advised to seize the opportunity and submit applications as soon as possible to avoid the risk of change.
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The core advantages of Portugal Golden Visa
The Portuguese Golden Visa, or Golden Residence Permit, is a route for non-EU citizens to obtain long-term legal residency in the country through investment.
Whether it is investment cost, application conditions, quality of life, global reputation, or visa-free access, naturalization requirements, etc., Portugal Golden Visa has great advantages.
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low investment cost
Investing in real estate from 350,000 euros will send you residence status, one person applies, and three generations migrate. All kinds of real estate investment such as residences, shops, hotels, etc. are available, and freehold property rights can be rented out for self-occupation. At the same time of identity planning, it can realize the diversification of asset allocation and effectively diversify risks.
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Simple application conditions
No business background, academic background requirements, no language requirements, no funding source requirements, no interviews, after obtaining the golden visa, you can live for 7 days in the first year, and then live for 14 days every two years.
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Direct naturalization in Portugal
On November 3, 2020, the President of Portugal officially signed and passed the new Nationality Law Act, which provides parents who want to configure their children with a better naturalization plan: the Act allows to hold legal status in Portugal for one year, and its Locally born children can directly become Portuguese citizens.
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The project is stable and safe
The Portuguese Golden Visa Program was launched in 2012. As of the end of February this year, 10,442 families around the world had been successfully approved, of which 5,066 were approved by Chinese families, accounting for nearly 50%.
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high quality of life
With a golden visa, they can enjoy the same social benefits as work, education, and medical care as their own citizens. Children can study free of charge in Portuguese public schools, enjoy 12 years of compulsory education, easily enter famous schools in EU countries, and enjoy discounts on tuition fees. You can also return to China to take the joint entrance examination as an overseas Chinese student and enter a famous domestic university.
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Good global reputation
Portugal has an excellent reputation and ranks high on the Human Development Index. Portugal has a high quality of life and low prices, with a rich history, classical culture, unique cuisine and stunning sandy beaches. The Peace Index ranks third in the world, and is the world's best retirement resort in the eyes of the BBC.
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Travel freely to the 26 Schengen countries
Portugal, as a member of Schengen, can travel to the 26 European Schengen countries with the Portuguese Golden Visa. "Windsor Treaty" treaty country, after obtaining Portuguese citizenship, can settle, live and work in the UK for a long time.
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Simple naturalization requirements
As a member of the European Union, Portugal holds a golden visa for 5 years, has lived in Portugal for 35 days, and has reached A2 level in Portuguese, and can apply for naturalization in Portugal, obtain an EU golden passport, and freely settle in 31 European countries (including the 27 EU countries and Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein), visa-free access to more than 180 destinations around the world.
The Portugal Golden Visa Program can meet your overseas status, asset allocation, children's education, vacation pension and other needs. It is recommended that you contact Xingyunhai International to plan and submit an application as soon as possible!
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